Category: Ubuntu

There are several commands that you can use to find out what version of Ubuntu you are running . The lsb_release utility displays LSB (Linux Standard Base) information about the Linux distribution. What version of Linux do I have installed? Your version appears on the “Description” line. If you just want that line, type lsb_release […]

One of the things I like about Ubuntu is that you can configure keyboard shortcuts per your need. You can setup keyboard shortcuts for like playing next song, opening up an application, switching between multiple application windows and for many tasks. You can do everything including, creating and removing file and directory, browsing the web, […]

Check Ubuntu Version from Terminal Open your terminal either by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the terminal icon. Use the lsb_release -a command to display the Ubuntu version. Lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Release: 18.04 Codename: bionic Your Ubuntu version will be […]

In the ‘Installation Type’ section, select ‘ Something Else ‘ so that the installer can present you with an option to install Ubuntu on your USB drive. The next window displays all the available drives on which Ubuntu can be installed . This is the important step, carefully choose the correct USB drive partition . […]

First and foremost, the laptop seems capable of handling 64-bit, so I recommend using any 64-bit version that suits your needs. Now, Ubuntu currently has 2 widely supported versions: 11.10 and 10.04. Both are about to be replaced by 12.04. But if you want the transition to 12.04 to be smooth, I highly recommend you […]

Ubuntu is one of the few Linux operating systems that offer LTS releases. LTS releases are supported and maintained with security updates and bug fixes for five years after the initial release. Due to this, LTS releases are always the most stable and secure . So, should I get ubuntu lts? One way to consider […]

The file should go to your Download directory. Try ls -a ~/Downloads and see if your file is there. You can also search in the graphical interface, Nautilus. Thanks for contributing an answer to Ask Ubuntu! Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research! How to find downloaded files in […]

Linux and Ubuntu seems the same thing, but it is not, that’s what we’ll see in this article. The main difference between Linux and Ubuntu is that Linux is only the system kernel, the main component. Each distribution then use it as a foundation. What is the difference between Ubuntu and Linux operating systems? Linux […]

Ubuntu is somewhat a South African concept that involves charity, sympathy, and mainly underlines the concept of universal brotherhood. Hence this concept can help fight social challenges such as racism, crime, violence and many more. Ubuntu in the Heart of Poverty. Ubuntu is a Zulu word that translates to “ human kindness. ”. The Ubuntu […]

Yes, you can now run the Ubuntu Unity desktop on Windows 10. When we were writing we ran into the question “How can I run Ubuntu on Windows 10?”. One option is to run Ubuntu inside of a virtual machine on Windows 10, and the other option is to create a dual boot system. Both […]